Leersumse Veld Ultra takes place on Sat, Jan 30, 2027 in Leersum, Netherlands. The main route is 50 km.
- Date
- Sat, Jan 30, 2027
- Start
- Leersum 🇳🇱
- Distance
- 50 km
- Climbing
- 480 m
- Level
- Open to all
Your 17-week plan to Leersumse Veld Ultra
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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The Leersumse Veld Ultra is a 50 km trail run over natural paths, singletracks, and sand dunes between Leersum and Amerongen on the Utrechtse Heuvelrug.
What this race demands
The Leersumse Veld Ultra requires sustained running endurance over 50 kilometers of natural paths, singletracks, and sand dunes in late January.
Distance endurance
Covering 50 kilometers demands robust cardiovascular capacity and muscular resistance to withstand hours of continuous impact.
Terrain versatility
Navigating singletracks and sand dunes requires dynamic ankle stability and the ability to maintain pace across shifting, uneven surfaces.
Winter conditions
A late January date in the Netherlands means dealing with cold temperatures and potentially wet ground, requiring smart thermal regulation.
Target 60 to 90 grams of carbohydrates per hour to sustain output over an expected duration exceeding four hours.
Estimated finish times
Estimates by level, not promises. Your own number depends on your fitness on the day.
Your road to race day
Race day at Leersumse Veld Ultra is 17 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base5 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 7, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 8, 2026 – Dec 19, 2026
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Dec 20, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 23, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Jan 24, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is Leersumse Veld Ultra?
Leersumse Veld Ultra takes place on Sat, Jan 30, 2027 in Leersum, Netherlands.
How long is Leersumse Veld Ultra?
The main route is 50 km.
What does Leersumse Veld Ultra demand?
The Leersumse Veld Ultra requires sustained running endurance over 50 kilometers of natural paths, singletracks, and sand dunes in late January.
How much climbing does Leersumse Veld Ultra have?
Leersumse Veld Ultra has 480 m of climbing.
Who is Leersumse Veld Ultra for?
Leersumse Veld Ultra is open to all participants.
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